US3303708A
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Blade actuator and supporting bracket for switches and the like
Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Co
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Filing: 1965-01-26
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1985-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Rhodes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18; H01H13/186; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/1892; Y10T74/18936; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN COMBINATION, AN ACTUATOR AND A SWITCH HAVING A CASING WITH TWO ADJACENT CASING SIDES SUBSTANTIALLY AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER AND WITH A SWITCH ACTUATING PLUNGER OUTWARDLY EXTENDING FROM ONE OF SAID SIDES, SAID ACTUATOR COMPRISING: A FLAT, SHEET METAL SUPPORTING BRACKET RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO ONE OF SAID CASING SIDES; A SHEET METAL SUPPORTING SIDE ARM INTEGRAL WITH SAID BRACKET TO EXTEND OVER THE OTHER CASING SIDE FROM WHICH SAID PLUNGER EXTENDS; AND A SEPARATE ACTUATING BLADE TO EXTEND OVER SAID OTHER CASING SIDE AND OVER SAID PLUNGER AND SECURED TO SAID SIDE ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN COMBINATION, AN ACTUATOR AND A SWITCH HAVING A CASING WITH TWO ADJACENT CASING SIDES SUBSTANTIALLY AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER AND WITH A SWITCH ACTUATING PLUNGER OUTWARDLY EXTENDING FROM ONE OF SAID SIDES, SAID ACTUATOR COMPRISING: A FLAT, SHEET METAL SUPPORTING BRACKET RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO ONE OF SAID CASING SIDES; A SHEET METAL SUPPORTING SIDE ARM INTEGRAL WITH SAID BRACKET TO EXTEND OVER THE OTHER CASING SIDE FROM WHICH SAID PLUNGER EXTENDS; AND A SEPARATE ACTUATING BLADE TO EXTEND OVER SAID OTHER CASING SIDE AND OVER SAID PLUNGER AND SECURED TO SAID SIDE ARM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |